

EGLE Director
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@EGLEDirector
Official @migovernment account for the Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Also be sure to follow @MichiganEGLE



🏒 Overtime win for #TeamEGLE! Great time at the 10th annual EGLE vs. @MichiganDNR hockey game last week! This fun tradition builds camaraderie between two departments that work together all year. tinyurl.com/mssxvu7h

This week, EGLE highlighted work in Ypsilanti and Jackson to address contamination, protect public health, and safeguard Michigan’s groundwater. From redeveloping historic buildings to containing PFAS, cleanup turns contaminated sites into safe, productive spaces. #MIBrownfields

☁️☀️ Ahead of #WorldMeteorologicalDay, meet the EGLE meteorologists who forecast the air we breathe! From ozone to PM2.5, they track Michigan’s air and issue alerts to keep communities informed & protected. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3sp87pkm Thank you for all you do! #TeamEGLE

Exciting progress in Cadillac! Today, EGLE joined leaders to tour Cadillac Lofts, a former brownfield now on its way to becoming new apartments plus commercial space — attracting new residents and businesses to the heart of downtown. More: tinyurl.com/vpxazyej #MIBrownfields


Celebrating 30+ years of brownfield redevelopment in Bay City! Today EGLE leadership joined local partners in Bay City to see firsthand the transformation of former brownfield sites and participated in a roundtable discussion. #MIBrownfields






Today, @GovWhitmer announced Michigan’s first-ever Maritime Strategy—a 10-year roadmap to grow good-paying jobs, modernize the maritime industry, and protect the Great Lakes. tinyurl.com/49epkcy4 View the draft strategy: michigan.gov/maritime



Michigan’s recycling rate just hit 25% — on track for 30% by 2029! That’s 723,000 more tons kept out of landfills than last year. ♻️ EGLE is helping communities expand access, provide education, and announced $4.6M in new recycling infrastructure grants. tinyurl.com/yc5mu5ae

From the restoration of Muskegon Lake to tackling PFAS, microplastics, and dam safety, the 2025 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report delves into successes and ongoing challenges across our waters. Explore the newly-released report: tinyurl.com/3xcpzndc #GreatLakes






It’s Water and Wastewater Professional Workforce Week! Join us in honoring the professionals across Michigan who ensure clean, safe water for all. Thank you for all you do! michigan.gov/egle/about/org… #MiWaterProsWeek









Michigan communities are turning contaminated sites into places to live, work & thrive thanks to budget investments & new legislation. Today in Dearborn @EGLEDirector joined Rep. @AlabasFarhat & Mayor @AHammoudMI to spotlight how brownfield redevelopment boosts jobs & investment.

EGLE kicks off Statewide Manganese Occurrence Study, to sample drinking water in 41 Michigan counties. The study will help identify areas at risk of elevated manganese levels and guide strategies to protect public health. tinyurl.com/yphev9ww #MIEnvironment